Flying over 2,200 miles unescorted, this bomber participated in America's first mission in New Guinea. Over Rabaul, the crew elected to go around for second run after a malfunction. Intercepted by fighters, it force landed in a swamp in northern New Guinea. Swamp Ghost is the nickname this bomber has come to be known around the world.

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Flying over 2,200 miles unescorted, this bomber participated in America's first mission in New Guinea. Over Rabaul, the crew elected to go around for second run after a malfunction. Intercepted by fighters, it force landed in a swamp in northern New Guinea. Swamp Ghost is the nickname this bomber has come to be known around the world.]]>1root://styleMaps#default+nicon=0x304+hicon=0x314148.66176900,-9.19806600pdunn (VirtualGlobetrotting)
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This map marks the location of the Battle of The Coral Sea (May 5-12, 1942) , a pivitol engagement between the Japanese Navy and Naval Forces of the United States and Austrailia during World War II. It was the first time a naval battle was fought where the oposing naval vessels never came in contact with one another and all destruction was the result of aerial bombardment or planes being shot down by the ships' anti-aircraft batteries. The allied naval forces were aided by radar, which the Japanese were unaware of its existance.

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Bougainville Island is the main island of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville of Papua New Guinea. This region is also known as Bougainville Province or the North Solomons. The population of the province is 175,160 (2000 census), which includes the adjacent island of Buka and assorted outlying islands including the Carterets. Although Bougainville Island is geographically part of the Solomon Islands archipelago, the nation of the Solomon Islands is a separate state.

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Woodlark Island, known to its inhabitants simply as Woodlark or Muyuw, is an island in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea. It is called Murua by the inhabitants of some other islands in the province. Muyuw language, one of the Kilivila-Louisiades languages and therefore part of the Austronesian language family, is spoken on the island.

The wider Woodlark Islands group also consists of Madau and Nusam to the west, Nubara to the east, and the Marshall Bennett group to the southwest.

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The wider Woodlark Islands group also consists of Madau and Nusam to the west, Nubara to the east, and the Marshall Bennett group to the southwest.]]>1root://styleMaps#default+nicon=0x304+hicon=0x314152.69691500,-9.09802900gamma (VirtualGlobetrotting)
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Some kind of gap in the map.

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Bougainville Strait separates Choiseul Island from Bougainville Island, the next to the northward. It was first passed through in 1768 by Louis Antoine de Bougainville, who christened it. A Lieutenant John Shortland of the Royal Navy sailed through it in 1788, giving the name of Treasury Islands to the numerous islands, lying in the strait. He named the strait after himself, but it became known as Bougainville in the future.

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New Britain, or Niu Briten, is the largest island in the Bismarck Archipelago (named after Otto von Bismarck) of Papua New Guinea. It is separated from the island of New Guinea by the Dampier and Vitiaz Straits and from New Ireland by St. George's Channel. The main towns of New Britain are Rabaul/Kokopo and Kimbe.

While the island was part of German New Guinea, it was named Neupommern ("New Pomerania").

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While the island was part of German New Guinea, it was named Neupommern ("New Pomerania").]]>1root://styleMaps#default+nicon=0x304+hicon=0x314150.57861300,-5.59138500neotrix (VirtualGlobetrotting)
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Emirau Island, also called Emira, is an island in the Bismarck Archipelago. It is currently part of the New Ireland Province of Papua New Guinea.

Early in World War II this tiny island became international news when over 500 prisoners from various ships (including RMS Rangitane) sunk by German surface raiders were released and subsequently rescued by the Australian authorities. US Marines landed on Emirau in March 1944. The island was used as an American airbase.

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Early in World War II this tiny island became international news when over 500 prisoners from various ships (including RMS Rangitane) sunk by German surface raiders were released and subsequently rescued by the Australian authorities. US Marines landed on Emirau in March 1944. The island was used as an American airbase.]]>1root://styleMaps#default+nicon=0x304+hicon=0x314149.96063200,-1.66831300kkeps (VirtualGlobetrotting)
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Goodenough Island is in the Milne Bay Province of Papua New Guinea. It lies to the east of the mainland, in the Solomon Sea. It is one of the D'Entrecasteaux Islands, is near the Trobriand Islands and should not be confused with Goodenough's Island.

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The Admiralty Islands are a group of eighteen islands in the Bismarck Archipelago, to the north of New Guinea in the south Pacific Ocean. These are also sometimes called the Manus Islands, after the largest island. These rainforest-covered islands form part of Manus Province, the smallest and least-populous province of Papua New Guinea. The total area is 2,100 km2 (810 sq mi). Many of the islands are atolls and uninhabited.

The larger islands in the center of the group are Manus Island and Los Negros Island. The other larger islands are Tong Island, Pak Island, Rambutyo Island, Lou Island and Baluan Island to the east, Mbuke Island to the south and Bipi Island to the west of Manus Island. Other islands that have been noted as significant places in the history of Manus include Ndrova Island, Pitylu Island and Ponam Island.

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The larger islands in the center of the group are Manus Island and Los Negros Island. The other larger islands are Tong Island, Pak Island, Rambutyo Island, Lou Island and Baluan Island to the east, Mbuke Island to the south and Bipi Island to the west of Manus Island. Other islands that have been noted as significant places in the history of Manus include Ndrova Island, Pitylu Island and Ponam Island.]]>1root://styleMaps#default+nicon=0x304+hicon=0x314146.97372400,-2.14046300adrbr (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: adrbr. Read more...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hubert_Murray_Stadium

Evidence visible just to south of mine; pink sediments visible in river drainage.]]>1root://styleMaps#default+nicon=0x304+hicon=0x314141.15903900,-5.22446900kjfitz (VirtualGlobetrotting)
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The Landing at Aitape (Operation Persecution) was a battle of the Western New Guinea campaign of World War II. American and allied forces undertook an amphibious landing on 22 April 1944 at Aitape on northern coast of Papua New Guinea. The amphibious landing was undertaken simultaneously with the amphibious landings of Battle of Hollandia at Hollandia to isolate the Japanese 18th Army at Wewak.

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This bomber was the ninth B-25C produced by North American Aircraft. It was originally intended for the Netherlands East Indies Air Force (NEIAF) but was appropriated by the USAAF and assigned to the 3rd BG, 13th BS in Melbourne in early April, 1942 and nicknamed "Feather Merchant".

This aircraft participated in the Royce Mission to the Philippines in April, 1942 and was also flown by Criswell.

It remained in a American aircraft boneyard at Tadji with only its tail missing. Recovered by Charles Darby from Tadji in 1974, and as part of the Yesterday's Air Force export agreement, it was set up as a memorial at Aitape High School in 1974. Charles Darby moved the aircraft, with assistance from Robert Parer who provided the trailer to move the plane to its new location.

As the tail section was missing from "Feather Merchant", the tail from another aircraft B-25D "Tin Liz" 41-30074, shot down off Dagua, was recovered and attached to the aircraft for display purposes.

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This aircraft participated in the Royce Mission to the Philippines in April, 1942 and was also flown by Criswell.

It remained in a American aircraft boneyard at Tadji with only its tail missing. Recovered by Charles Darby from Tadji in 1974, and as part of the Yesterday's Air Force export agreement, it was set up as a memorial at Aitape High School in 1974. Charles Darby moved the aircraft, with assistance from Robert Parer who provided the trailer to move the plane to its new location.

As the tail section was missing from "Feather Merchant", the tail from another aircraft B-25D "Tin Liz" 41-30074, shot down off Dagua, was recovered and attached to the aircraft for display purposes.]]>1root://styleMaps#default+nicon=0x304+hicon=0x314142.39791300,-3.17763500Dania (VirtualGlobetrotting)
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Vanatinai is the name given to the island 225 miles south-east of New Guinea by its indigenous inhabitants. It was called by European claimants 'Sudest' or 'Tagula' and marked accordingly on maps. The volcanic and reef fringed island is located in the east of the Louisiade Archipelago. With 865.7 km², it is the largest island of the archipelago. Vanatinai town, the main settlement, is located on the northwest coast. The population of the island was about 2,300 in 1978. The principal export is copra.

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Cape Gloucester (also known as Tuluvu) is a headland, in the northwest of the island of New Britain, Papua New Guinea.

During World War II, the Japanese captured New Britain, and had driven most of Cape Gloucester's native population out to construct two airfields. During the New Britain Campaign, American forces had decided to capture Cape Gloucester for its two airfields, to assist planned attacks on the garrison on Rabaul, an important area in New Britain. It became the site of the Battle of Cape Gloucester, part of Operation Cartwheel, in 1943. After long fighting through rain, and Japanese, the United States 1st Marine Division had it declared secured. After the war, the headland was given back to the natives.

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During World War II, the Japanese captured New Britain, and had driven most of Cape Gloucester's native population out to construct two airfields. During the New Britain Campaign, American forces had decided to capture Cape Gloucester for its two airfields, to assist planned attacks on the garrison on Rabaul, an important area in New Britain. It became the site of the Battle of Cape Gloucester, part of Operation Cartwheel, in 1943. After long fighting through rain, and Japanese, the United States 1st Marine Division had it declared secured. After the war, the headland was given back to the natives.]]>1root://styleMaps#default+nicon=0x304+hicon=0x314148.42782500,-5.45114700kkeps (VirtualGlobetrotting)
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Bagana is an active volcano located in the central part of the island of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, the largest island of the Solomon group. It is the most active volcano in the country. Just northeast of Bagana is the volcano crater lake Billy Mitchell. Bagana is one of 17 post-Miocene strato volcanos on Bougainville. U.S. General Floyd L. Parks flew over the Solomon Islands on October 27, 1948 and witnessed the eruption of Bagana. His photographs of Bagana erupting were published in Life magazine.

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Mount Wilhelm (German: Wilhelmsberg) is the highest mountain in Papua New Guinea at 4,509 metres (14,793 ft). It is part of the Bismarck Range and the peak is the point where three provinces intersect, Simbu, Western Highlands and Madang. The peak is also known as Enduwa Kombuglu in the local Kuman language, a Papuan language.

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Mount Giluwe is the second highest mountain in Papua New Guinea at 4,368 metres (14,331 feet) (Mount Wilhelm being the highest). It is located in the Southern Highlands province and is an old shield volcano with vast alpine grasslands. Ancient volcanic plugs form its two summits, with the central peak the highest and an east peak about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) away at 4,300 m (14,108 ft). Giluwe has the distinction of being the highest volcano on the Australian continent, and is thus one of the Volcanic Seven Summits.

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Operated by Barrick and currently up for sale. Barrick & it's partner face a multi-Billion Dollar lawsuit over several issues, including the doubling of it's open pit mining rate.

More info at link below

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The National Library of Papua New Guinea is, as its name suggests, the national library of Papua New Guinea. Founded in 1978, it is located in Port Moresby.

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Lamana Hotel is a hotel in Waigani, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, located near the St John Guise Stadium. The hotel has 60 rooms and is an important conference centre, and has hosted attendments of the 19th Conference of the Pacific Power Association.

Operated by Rio Tinto from 1971-89. During that time it was one of the largest Open Pit Mines in the world. Mostly Copper with some Gold & Silver. Large alluvial fan of mine tailings to the southwest.

Numerous pieces of abandoned equipment visible. At least 40 haul trucks and a couple of draglines.

The main buildings look like the metal roof & wall materials has been removed.

Closed by local protests & power cut.

More info at link below

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Operated by Rio Tinto from 1971-89. During that time it was one of the largest Open Pit Mines in the world. Mostly Copper with some Gold & Silver. Large alluvial fan of mine tailings to the southwest.

Numerous pieces of abandoned equipment visible. At least 40 haul trucks and a couple of draglines.

The main buildings look like the metal roof & wall materials has been removed.

Closed by local protests & power cut.

More info at link below]]>1root://styleMaps#default+nicon=0x304+hicon=0x314155.48508800,-6.32112620kjfitz (VirtualGlobetrotting)
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This is where Admiral Yamamoto, the architect of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, lived his final days. He was shot down and killed 18 April 1943 by a United States P-38 Lightning over south Bougainville after taking off from here on an inspection tour.

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There are three stripes of imagery over this active volcano. The middle strip shows a dark plume of dust or smoke coming from the volcano.

See the More Info links for an impressive September 12, 2014 eruption caught on video.